West Side Travel Guide
Jersey City
Popular places to visit
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
Top hotels in West Side
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nice location. Check in process was awful though. Had to wait for room.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Much better than expected. Remodeled and spacious room. Great hotel for the price
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
The entire staff, from the doormen, front desk, and housekeeping were fabulous!! The room was spacious, lovely, and clean. The restaurants in the hotel were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Central located.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, centrally located
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
I generally don’t do reviews, but I was very happy with the St James Hotel. Though a historic building it has been renovated to modern standards. It is in the thick of things, steps away from Times Square and Broadway. The staff was exceptionally friendly. My only complaint is that there wasn’t a ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Bergen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Bergen. You might want to make time for a stop at Montgomery Park or Ed's Exchange.
Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Jersey City City Hall.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Jersey City City Hall and White Eagle Hall.
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
West Side Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- United Nations Headquarters
